ETC Unison Paradigm P-TS7 User manual

Paradigm 7" Touchscreen
User Manual
Part Number: 7184M1220 Rev: C
Released: 2019-12

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
Introduction 1
Specifications 1
Document Conventions 2
Help from ETC Technical Services 3
Overview 4
Power and Data Connections 4
LinkConnect 4
NetConnect 4
Inputs, Outputs, and Indicators 5
Ports 5
Buttons and Indicator LEDs 6
ControlDesigner Software 6
Setup Menu 7
Setup 7
About 8
Screen 9
Sound 10
Protected Pages and Features 11
Comms 12
Config 15
Files 23
Network 25
System 26
Cleaning the Display 27

1 P-TS7 User Manual
Introduction
Welcome to the Paradigm P-TS7 touchscreen user manual. This document applies to all P-TS7
touchscreen models including wall-mount, rack-mount, and portable units (Ethernet or LON).
This document is intended specifically for instruction using the P-TS7 software for setup. For
hardware installation information, reference the installation or setup guide provided with your
touchscreen.
Specifications
P-TS7 touchscreens use high-resolution, color displays that are bright and easy to read. The
touch sensitive panels provide audible and visual feedback that show when commands are fully
registered.
P-TS7 touchscreens are designed for use with the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-
ACP) and ControlDesigner software to provide intuitive graphics that integrate with your control
system, providing advanced lighting and control options.
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7" WVGA, 24-bit color LDC touchscreen with 800x480 pixel resolution utilizing 24-bit
color depth and a 10:6 aspect ratio
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Support for Hue Saturation and Brightness (HSB)color picker for dynamic selection of color
with LED and multi-parameter fixtures
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Timed Event creation, edit, and override from the Setup menu
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Built-in proximity and ambient light sensors
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Configurable, software-based access level control with multiple levels of access utilizing
numeric passcodes
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Supports Cat5 with PoE to connect to a networked Paradigm system
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Supports USB flash drives and SD media for upload and download (backup) of
configuration data
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Supports standard or custom graphical control pages created through Paradigm
ControlDesigner software

Introduction 2
Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important information.
Note: Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.
CAUTION: A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be
undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or
an equipment problem.
WARNING: A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may
occur, people may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous
consequences of an action
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates
situations where there is a risk of electric shock.
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Help from ETC Technical Services
If you are having difficulties and your problem is not addressed by this document, try the ETC
support website at support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none
of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices
identified below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business
hours.
When calling for help, take these steps first:
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Prepare a detailed description of the problem
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Go near the equipment for troubleshooting
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Prepare a list of other installed components in your system
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Find your notification number if you have called in previously
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Overview 4
Overview
Power and Data Connections
P-TS7 touchscreens are designed to connect to the Paradigm control system using either
LinkConnect or NetConnect for power and data.
Note: The ground connection to the wall-mount and rack-mount P-TS7 is provided
through the RJ11 connection, regardless of the data connection type, LinkConnect or
NetConnect.
A portable touchscreen (P-TS7-P)
is designed to connect to the
Paradigm control system using
portable LinkConnect. A Unison
Heritage Portable Connector
(UH1RS) station wired using
LinkConnect is required.
A portable touchscreen (P-TS7-PE)
connects directly to the lighting
network and uses NetConnect for
power and data.
LinkConnect
LinkConnect uses Echelon®LonTalk®with LinkPower to connect between the P-TS7 and the
Paradigm Architectural Control Processor.
The P-TS7 wall-mount, when connected over LinkConnect, uses three watts of power at
24VDC. Reference the related touchscreen installation guide for details on hardware
installation, wiring requirements, and power up procedure.
NetConnect
NetConnect uses Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af) communications to connect between the
touchscreen (P-TS7 / P-TS7-PE) and the Paradigm ACP. Reference the related touchscreen
installation guide for details on hardware installation, wiring requirements, and power up
procedure.

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Inputs, Outputs, and Indicators
Each model of the touchscreen has an input output (I/O) panel, providing access to the USB port,
SD card slot, and a selection of indicators and service pins. Indicator and service pin selections
vary depending on the model of touchscreen.
The portable touchscreen (P-TS7-P/PE) I/O panel is located behind an access door on the bottom
of the unit.
ResetMode AuxAct Svc Svc Data
LON
Status
ResetMode Aux Act Svc Svc Data
LON
Status
ResetMode PoE Act Data
NET
Status
The P-TS7 wall-mount and rack-mount I/O panel is located on the bottom of the unit, viewable
only when the LCD is in its service position.
To move the touchscreen into a service position, gently pull each bottom corner of the unit
outward to a slight angle. The touchscreen rests on the pins in the mounting collar.
Ports
USB port
This connection is used for local upload and download of the configuration and theme files, as
well as firmware updates. The USB port supports all USB keys that utilize 250 mA of power or
less.
Secure Digital (SD) Card Slot
This connection is used for local upload and download of the configuration and theme files, as
well as firmware updates. The SD card slot supports standard SD media up to 2 GB.

Overview 6
Buttons and Indicator LEDs
Each of the buttons and indicators on the touchscreen I/O panel are labeled and grouped
according to its relationship and function.
Example: The section labeled with “Status” include all buttons and indicators that
relate specifically to the touchscreens function and features including software reset,
setup menu access, and power source.
Buttons and indicators that relate specifically to LinkConnect data use are labeled in the “LON”
section and others that relate specifically to NetConnect data use are labeled in the “NET”
section.
Note: Availability of buttons and indicators varies according to the touchscreen
model.
Status
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[Reset] button - when pressed, resets the LCD software causing a reboot and service pin
message to the connected processor.
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[Mode] button - press once to access the Setup menu. Press and hold four seconds to
calibrate the touchscreen.
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“PoE” LED- illuminates solid when Power over Ethernet is present (NetConnect only)
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“Aux” LED - illuminates solid when the touchscreen is powered (LinkConnect only)
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“Act” LED - reserved for future development.
LON
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[Svc] button - sends a service pin message to the connected Paradigm ACP which includes
the station Neuron ID. This provides the same function as the {Service Pin} button found in
the Setup .
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“Svc” LED - illuminates when a service pin command has been sent to the P-ACP.
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“Data” LED - illuminates (flashing) to indicate transmission of data packets when the
touchscreen is connected to a processor using LinkConnect.
NET
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“Link” LED - indicates a valid network connection is present to the touchscreen using
NetConnect. This indicates connection to any Ethernet device (such as a network switch).
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“Data” LED - indicates by flashing the LED when data is transmitted over NetConnect.
This indicates connection to any network device (such as a network switch).
ControlDesigner Software
Paradigm ControlDesigner software is used to create graphical layouts and page navigation
features, also known as the configuration file, for the P-TS7 touchscreen.
P-TS7 supports configuration files that are uploaded from the connected Paradigm Architectural
Control Processor (P-ACP) or loaded directly to the touchscreen using removable media, such as
a USB drive or SD media.

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Setup Menu
On initial power-up, with no ControlDesigner configuration installed or when the touchscreen is
not bound / connected to a P-ACP, the touchscreen displays the default splash page which
includes the ETC logo and two buttons; {Setup} and {Service Pin}.
Pressing the {Setup} button accesses the Setup where setup options and technical information
are displayed. Pressing the {Service Pin} button issues a service pin request to the Paradigm
Architectural Control Processor over the control network. When the touchscreen is
bound/connected to a P-ACP, the configuration file will begin to load.
Setup
Pressing the {Setup} button on the default page displays the About page of the touchscreen
Setup menu. Alternatively, you can access the Setup menu by pressing the [Mode] button on
the I/O panel. See also Inputs, Outputs, and Indicators on page 5 .
Each page of the Setup menu displays additional controls and information including {Service
Pin}, Local storage: available/used (read only), {Ok}, and {Cancel}.

Setup Menu 8
About
The About page displays read only information pertaining to the touchscreen firmware and
operation.
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MAC Address a unique identifier assigned to the touchscreen by ETC for identification
over the Paradigm network.
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IP Address the current network IP address assigned to the touchscreen. This number can
be modified from the Network on page25 .
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Neuron Id a station specific unique hardware address that is permanent to the
touchscreen. This ID is used by the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor to
bind/associate (bind) stations within the LightDesigner configuration.
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Bootloader the bootloader software version.
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Firmware the firmware version loaded onto the touchscreen. Firmware can be updated,
reference System on page26 for instructions.
Note: The firmware version in the touchscreen must be compatible with the firmware
version in the Paradigm Architectural Control Processor (P-ACP) for the two devices to
communicate.
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Memory Usage The “Memory Usage” section displays the “Total” memory available, the
memory “Used” and the available memory that is “Free” for use.
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Boot Reason the last action that caused the touchscreen to boot. Reasons for reboot could
be due to a [Reset] button press on the touchscreen I/O panel, power loss, etc.
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Watchdogdisplays the status of the Watchdog service.
Note: Watchdog is a service that monitors touchscreen activity and will automatically
reboot the device in the event it would suffer a crash or lockup. Watchdog should be
enabled unless instructed otherwise by ETC Technical Services.

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Screen
The Screen page provides user level settings for the touchscreen including:
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Backlight Level a level bar is provided to set the relative brightness of the touchscreen
backlight. By default, the level is set to full
Note: When the light sensor is “On”, the Backlight Level sets the maximum level of
brightness.
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Backlight Timeout sets the length of inactivity time before the backlight fades to its
backlight timeout level. This is separate from any configuration related Inactivity Timeout
settings
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Level the intensity level the backlight will fade to when its Backlight Timeout has been
reached. This level can be set to either “Off” or “Dim”
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Light Sensor allows the touchscreen to determine an appropriate backlight level based on
ambient light in the space. The internal light sensor measures the ambient light and
adjusts the backlight proportionally based on the established backlight level settings. By
default, the light sensor is set to Off.
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Proximity Sensor when set to On (the default), proximity allows the touchscreen to detect
a user’s presence as they approach the touchscreen for use. When proximity is detected,
the touchscreen automatically turns on the backlight and displays the inactivity page that
was configured in ControlDesigner. Proximity is only supported on the wall-mount P-TS7.
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The proximity sensor uses active IR to determine proximity to the touchscreen. The
sensor has a sensing distance of approximately one foot with a field angle of 15
degrees.
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If the sensor registers any moving or stationary objects within this range, it will “wake”
the station from its sleeping state and reset the backlight timeout and the station
inactivity timer as set in ControlDesigner.

Setup Menu 10
Note: Be aware of stationary objects (such as rack doors) that remain within the
sensing range as it may interfere with the function of the sensor. In these applications,
it is best practice to disable the proximity sensor.
The proximity sensor is looking for reflected IR; therefore any IR devices (such as alarms
or listening assistance systems) within a range of the proximity sensor may prevent the
system from sleeping or displaying an inactivity page.
Test Touchscreen
The Screen page provides a {Test Touchscreen} button that will launch a tool used to test the
touchscreen.
Note: You can also press and hold the [Mode] button (located on the I/O panel of the
touchscreen) for four seconds to launch the Test Touchscreen display.
Complete touchscreen calibration is completed at the factory prior to shipment. This function is
provided only to test the touchscreen is working as expected.
If pressing on the screen causes unintended results (such as the press registering elsewhere on
the screen), contact ETC Technical Support at an office near you. Reference Help from ETC
Technical Services on page 3
Sound
The Sound page provides a volume control for the master volume level of the touchscreen's
built-in speaker.

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Protected Pages and Features
The P-TS7 menu features passcode protected pages and features that should be accessed only
by trained personnel. Typically, these pages and features are accessed only during system
commissioning.
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Mobile App Settings located on the Comms page (see page 12 )
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Timed Events and Passcodes located on the Config page
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Files on page 23
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Network on page 25
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System on page 26
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Timed Events on page 16
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Passcodes on page 22
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Comms on page 12
Selecting any of the protected pages or selecting a button for a protected feature will display a
keypad for passcode entry.
Note: Enter your four digit passcode to access the protected pages. Protected pages
and features should be accessed only by trained personnel.

Setup Menu 12
Comms
The Comms page provides read-only information about the Paradigm ACP to which the
touchscreen is connected (bound to)over the Paradigm control network. This page also provides
secured access to the touchscreen Mobile App Settings which allow connection and use of the
ETC Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App.
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P-ACP Name: this is the name of the P-ACP the touchscreen is connected (bound) to
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Connection Type: this is the type of connection that is made to the P-ACP. Options
include “Ethernet” which is NetConnect, or “Lon” which is LinkConnect.
Note: This information is useful when troubleshooting your communication
connection between the P-TS7 and your Paradigm control system.
When a P-TS7 is connected by NetConnect, the IP address of the P-ACP will display.
A Portable LON P-TS7 will indicate the Connector ID of the Portable Connector Station
(UH1RS) it is connected to.
Mobile App Settings
Note: Mobile App Settings is a protected page. You must enter the Setup passcode to
enter the Mobile App Settings page.
The Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App interfaces with the Unison Paradigm control system by
connecting over Wi-Fi to your lighting system and an Ethernet (NetConnect) connected P-TS7
touchscreen.
Note: Touchscreen Remote App connection is incompatible with LON and wireless
connected touchscreens.

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To configure a P-TS7 (Ethernet connected) for use with the Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App,
select the {Mobile App Settings} button located on the Comms page.
The Mobile App Settings page provides access to enable the touchscreen for connection via the
Touchscreen Remote App, as well as sets the passcode security and port address for the
connection.
When configured and connected, the Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App mimics all current
display activity for an online P-TS7 onto the remote mobile device and transmits touch events
from the remote mobile device back to the Paradigm system. Each touch event from the mobile
device tracks on the P-TS7, and vice versa.
Note: Only one Paradigm Touchscreen Remote App connection is allowed per P-TS7
Touchscreen at any given time.
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Mobile App Connection this setting toggles On or Off the ability for the Paradigm
Touchscreen Remote App to connect to this P-TS7. This setting is Off by default.
Note: The following settings are available for configuration when the Mobile App
Connection setting is set to On.
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Passcode is a four-digit numeric code used to secure a connection to the touchscreen from
the Touchscreen Remote App. On initial setup, the P-TS7 will automatically generate a
random four-digit code, alternatively you can choose your own four-digit code, or leave

Setup Menu 14
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the field blank to disable the passcode requirement.
Note: A passcode may be required when connecting to the P-TS7 using the
Touchscreen Remote App.
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Port: UDP port. The port defaults to 49044.
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Tip: When the UDP port is not default (49044), you must specify the port number with
the IPaddress in the Touchscreen Remote App. For example, 10.101.15.101:49045.
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Pressing the {Reset to Defaults} button resets the Mobile App Settings to factory defaults:
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Toggles the Mobile App Connection Off
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Resets the passcode to a new random four-digit code
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Resets the Port to 49044.

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Config
The Config page displays the project information that was provided in ControlDesigner, or it
displays "Automatic Touchscreen Configuration" if the configuration was generated in
LightDesigner using a standard theme. Project information can only be modified in
ControlDesigner.
Access to Timed Events and the Passcodes is also available from this page.
Note: Timed Events and Passcodes features have protected access. You must enter
the setup passcode to view the settings in those screens.

Setup Menu 16
Timed Events
Timed Events setup is a passcode protected page. Press the {Timed Events} button on the
Config page and enter the setup passcode to view and edit timed events.
The Timed Event Setup page allows users to add, edit, and delete timed events. All created
timed events are shown.
Note: ControlDesigner provides a page navigation action to reach a Timed Event
configuration directly. ETC recommends that you use this design feature to provide
access for end users who wish to edit timed events directly on the touchscreen.
Adding a new event and editing an event are very similar in process.

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Add Event
1. Press the {Add} button, the “New Timed Event” wizard displays.
2. Specify the “Start Time”. Press the default {Time of Day} button to display a list of
available start times including; “Time of Day”, “Sunrise”, and “Sunset”. Select the
option. Depending on the selection, additional options may display:
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If “Time of Day” is selected, additional selection for a “Start Time” is required.
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If “Sunrise” or “Sunset” are selected, additional selection for an “Offset” is required.
An offset is specified as an additive (press the {+} button) or negative (press the {-}
button) hour and minutes setting from the astronomical time.
3. Specify the “End Time”. The options for “End Time” are similar to the “Start Time”
except “Duration” is now an option. When “Duration” is the selected “End Time”, you
will also be required to specify the hours and minutes the event should run from its start
time.